- Stress management
- Social anxiety focus
- Self-esteem work
About Mary
Mary Harris is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 13 years of practice. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, finding life purpose, building self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what’s happening now, building coping skills, and trying new behaviors between sessions. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns and practices small changes that fit daily life.
Her style is collaborative. Sessions include talking through difficult moments, practicing ways to manage anxiety, and planning steps toward clearer goals. She pays attention to how communication habits affect relationships and daily functioning, and she supports work on self-esteem and self-regard.
Mary draws on approaches that emphasize measurable progress and skills practice. She offers tools for stress reduction, strategies for handling social situations, and ways to manage cravings or urges when addictions are a concern. Practical problem solving is paired with reflection about values and purpose.
People can expect short-term skill-building and longer-term exploration depending on their needs. She asks about current challenges, what has helped before, and concrete goals to guide sessions. To begin, readers are advised to follow the site’s steps to match and schedule an initial appointment.
Approaches and how online sessions are used
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skill building and measurable progress. One common approach she uses emphasizes practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding to feared situations. Another approach centers on improving communication and self-esteem by practicing clearer self-expression, identifying unhelpful self-talk, and rehearsing small interpersonal changes.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will review a person’s goals, current difficulties, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick methods to try, track what changes, and adjust the plan based on results and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or lunch break, save travel time, and allow check-ins without needing to be physically present at an office. It can also make some practices simpler - for example shorter phone or audio check-ins for quick support, or video sessions for role-play and communication practice. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so therapeutic work fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and skill-focused, using evidence-based techniques to build coping strategies and practical habits. Sessions mix discussion with actionable steps to try between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has 13 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.